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The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday that its manufacturing survey for August rose to 22.1 from 8.3 last month, as general activity, new orders and shipments all improved.

Two truck makers offering incentives to buyers this summer are looking in opposite directions to increase sales. One company is intent on moving existing 2003 vehicles off dealer lots, while the other’s offer is linked to model year 2004 vehicles.

Ridge Says States Will Receive More Terror Information • Major Terrorist Attack Predicted in Next Year • Navy Trains to Control Illegal Weapons Trade • Security Tightens After Blackout

Report: FedEx to Open Dallas-Area Distribution Hub • Teamsters: Federal Oversight May End • Marten Completes Stock Sale • Postal Service Inspector General Quits • And more...

Richard DiStasio has been named president and chief executive officer of USF Corp., effective Sept. 15.

The Department of Transportation recently proposed two rules, one that would establish a federal permitting process and operational requirements for certain types of hazardous material shipments, and another that would require more training for entry-level truck drivers.

The Agriculture Department has issued guidelines to protect shipments and distribution of meat, poultry and eggs, about four months after the Food and Drug Administration proposed rules on recordkeeping and detention of food shipments.

Although retail sales of heavy-duty trucks in July trailed year-earlier levels that were swollen by demand for older-model engines, Class 8 sales were sharply ahead of the same month two years ago.

Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index Falls in August • Yellow Gets Another Request From Justice on Roadway Purchase • More Refineries Restart Following the Blackout • Cummins Restates Results for Three Quarters • And more...